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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.62, 763.47 and 220.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.62, 763.47 and 220.26 is: 330.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.62 : 763.47 = 220.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.62/763.47 = 220.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.62x = 763.47 × 220.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.62x = 168,161.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,161.90/508.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.62

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